I hear you ageofpiece...I just had two months of testing everything with the assumption it was my side of the issue. After many many many hours it became apparent that it was their side of the issue - an overloaded beam - with no resolution. It becomes an obvious question, to me anyway, that, based on location, shouldn't they be able to tell when the service to an area is compromised due to overcrowding and just state so? Isn't the traffic on each beam monitored for performance? If it isn't....what?
spydermike wrote:It becomes an obvious question, to me anyway, that, based on location, shouldn't they be able to tell when the service to an area is compromised due to overcrowding and just state so? Isn't the traffic on each beam monitored for performance? If it isn't....what?
Agreed, this has been one of my frustrations as well. That information is definitely known. I can appreciate the reality and challenges of satellite based internet and the need to run a business for Hughes, but that doesn't excuse the lack of transparency in my mind.
I've never called phone support about my internet, but I did have an issue with my Hughes phone service that I got resolved through phone support. It was a perfectly fine experience. That said, when you get a Mod engaged here on an issue, that you definitely have someone with deep access which can be vital for some of the more challenging issues. Both support channels have their strengths and weaknesses.
I understand and agree...over the 17 some odd years of being a "customer" I have engaged them multiple times per year it seems - back when it was phone only...now with this site. I recognize the trends in responses.
Phone support was underwhelming back in the days of DirecWay. It's come a very long way since then. I've been mostly pleased with the experience.
